4 h. ago More than 200 pubs closed in six months amid tax hikes, figures show

Industry bosses said it is ‘heartbreaking’ and highlighted the need for supportive tax measures.

Politics

13 h. ago F*** your second homes! Welsh village where English hating locals are revolting over 300 PER CENT council tax hikes on Airbnbs

On the back of parking ticket machines and signs in Llanberis, Wales, are stickers bearing sinister messages for the tourists, clearly intended to send them packing.

Society

3 d. ago Gaucho restaurants CEO issues stark warning to Reeves over tax hikes

More than 80,000 jobs in the sector have disappeared since April’s National Insurance Contributions rise

Events

3 d. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronted over Budget tax rises as new figures released

Chancellor Rachel Reeves declined to be drawn on any tax hikes ahead of the autumn Budget amid reports officials are looking at changes to inheritance taxes

Economics

4 d. ago Russia and Belarus to practice joint nuclear drills during tests with 'up to 150,000 troops' in Europe next month

Russia and its ally Belraus are set to stage nuclear missile drills next month close in Europe next month. 

Events

4 d. ago Shoe Zone blames Budget tax hikes as chain halves profit forecast

Shoe Zone bosses said they saw weaker ‘discretionary spending’ and decreased footfall in stores.

Economics

5 d. ago The transfer to save Jack Grealish's fading career: Partying and boozy confessions marked Man City star's downfall from talisman to spare part

Jack Grealish has moved one step closer to a move that would have been unthinkable 12 months ago: a season-long loan to middle-table, at best, Everton .

Politics

5 d. ago Major retailer with 115 stores across UK confirms more shops will close next month

Major arts and craft retailer Hobbycraft has announced the closure of several more stores for the latest move on the company-wide shake up, expected to impact several jobs

Economics

6 d. ago Major retail chain with 115 stores across the country confirms more shops will close next month

The popular arts and crafts retailer has announced that nine more stores will close their doors across both the remainder of August and into September.

Economics

6 d. ago Myleene Klass is accused of brutally 'ghosting' a close friend for contacting her ex

The Loose Women presenter exchanged vows with Graham Quinn in 2011, almost a decade after meeting the Irish businessman when he provided security for Hear'Say.

Politics

7 d. ago Full list of 51 high street stores set to close in the UK – see if any near you

The British high street has been hit by another blow, as 37 Poundland stores are set to close this month - with many shutting their doors for the final time on August 17

Politics

9 d. ago Paddy Power's owner predicts 40% profit surge amid calls for gambling tax hike

Calls are growing for Labour to target the "massively under-taxed" betting sector as Paddy Power, one of the industry's biggest players, revealed bumper results

Economics

9 d. ago Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves 'lay the ground for massive tax hikes' with Chancellor 'needing to fill £50billion hole' at grim Budget

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are said to have started holding meetings on how to fill a black hole in the public finances estimated at up to £50billion.

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves opens door to gambling tax hike after Gordon Brown poverty demand

Ex-PM Gordon Brown says a hike in tax on the 'massively undertaxed profit' of the gambling industry could raise enough cash to scrap the controversial two-child benefit limit

Politics

1 week ago Londoners face ‘maximum’ council tax hikes to limit huge funding blow from Labour reforms, warns IFS

Cash for inner London town halls will be 11-12% lower in 2028-29 in real terms under the reforms, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies

Events

1 week ago Millions of households will be hit with council tax hikes to pay for Angela Rayner's Government funding reforms

Households in wealthy areas could be hit with huge council tax rises under Angela Rayner's plans to divert more funding to deprived regions, experts warned last night.

Economics

1 week ago Gordon Brown calls for gambling tax hikes to lift 500,000 kids out of poverty

Gordon Brown said poverty was blighting the lives of Britain’s children as he called for 'massively undertaxed profits' of the gambling industry to be used to lift kids out of poverty

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer REFUSES to rule out tax hikes in the Budget after economists warn Labour is facing a huge £50bn black hole in public finances

The Prime Minister said he didn't recognise 'some of the figures that are being put out' amid suggestions that Rachel Reeves is on track to miss one of her fiscal rules.

Economics

1 week ago Keir Starmer pushes back at economists' claims Labour is facing a £50bn black hole

The Prime Minister said he didn't recognise 'some of the figures that are being put out' amid suggestions that Rachel Reeves is on track to miss one of her fiscal rules.

Economics

1 week ago Brit booze crisis as more than 1,100 pubs and restaurants shut since Rachel Reeves’ tax hike

Brits could soon be in a booze crisis as over 1,100 pubs and restaurants have shut their doors since Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tax rises in October, and more are expected to close

Events